Clive Barker

Here’s a fun and quick list of comic related properties that have roots in earlier novels and publications. Based on printing and rarity some may be worth something to you especially if you are a completest like am or simply want to speculate on connections to upcoming film/TV adaptations. As always any added info is greatly appreciated and helps all who enjoy comics.

V-Wars by Jonathan Mayberry

This 2012 work by Mayberry is a must own for any fan.

Here’s the first comic appearance of V-Wars ( again )

The Strain

The TV show has been renewed for a second season and gets better every week. In a world where many speculators are seeking the quick flip certain comics now screams hold. The first edition book on the other hand is still cheap enough.

At the end of the day no one really knows what the new film is going to be about but speculators are already wondering.

The Courtship of Princess Leia by John Wolverton

No one is talking about the Witches of Dathomir this week but one can hope.

The latest rumor focuses on the Sith Inquisitors and the possibility that they are the enemy in the new film. The new animated show seems to support this. The idea of the Inquisitors has been around for some time but it remains to be seen how much inspiration will be taken from an expanded universe Disney states is unrecognized. My research on this continues and is admittedly incomplete:

First Appearance of Inquisitor Malorum?

Inquisitors key ( unconfirmed )

First Appearance of Inquisitor Hydra

First comic appearance of A Sith Inquisitor ( Darth Havok ) unconfirmed. If you find an earlier inquisitor appearance please notify me as there likely is one. I have yet to find an earlier named comic appearance under the title of Sith Inquisitor.

The earliest example of an Imperial Inquisitor I could find is Inquisitor Tremayne who first appeared in the Galaxy Guide 9: Fragments from the Rim is a supplement to Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game published by West End Games. It was written by Simon Smith and Eric Trautmann and was first published in 1993.

Another rumor puts Palpatine back in the driver seat at the franchise’s top bad guy! He first appeared here

and in Star Wars 42 ( comic )

Then there’s the idea that Ania Solo will play a central role. She first appeared here

Daisy Ridley has been cast and signed for three films and some of the elements of her character coincide with the plot of Legacy vol. 2 from Dark Horse.

In this comic she’s being hunted down by Darth Wredd who looks an awful lot like that leaked image of a possible Sith Inquisitor.

A Wrinkle in Time

An adaptation of this classic is finally a go.

2012 GN

Dragonflight by Anne McCaffrey

Dragons are all rage. Thanks Game of Thrones…

Early issues and the TPB will dry up ever second we get closer to opening weekend.

Nightbreed/Cabal

I expect the first comic run of Nightbreed to demand decent money down the road. In case anyone is interested here are some related books worth looking at:

As far as the Nightbreed comics I have mentioned keys in the past but Issues 1,2,12, and the last issue of there series are all solid bets from the dollar bin.

Welcome to the InvestComics Hot Picks for new comic releases on 5-29-13

(Disclaimer: all comic recommendations are from a speculative vantage point. Not all comics are to guarantee a return on your investment. This article is used as a guide for investments and entertainment purposes. Please use your own discretion when investing.)

This week for the first time in a long while, the InvestComics Hot Picks sees no regular issue numbers appear. Only number one issues this week fans, oh and one zero issue. Let’s jump right in.

First and foremost, personal friend and big supporter of InvestComics, colorist Jeff Balke will be displaying his amazing work in Asylum (2013 Storm King) #1 coming out this week. I learned about this book about a year ago and have seen the progression of a fantastic comic. This is some of Jeff’s finest work to date. Mr. Balke was tapped recently to be a guest speaker at the University of Texas Arlington! Yes Jeff is boss. If you ever see him at your local comic convention, be sure to stop by and say hello to him and to Brandon. Two of the finest people you will ever meet at a show. If you want to check out everything Jeff Balke, click right HERE to jump to his website. I’m not just saying this because he’s a friend of mine, but Jeff Balke is one of the top colorist in the industry today. Take a look at his work and judge for yourself, you will arrive to the same conclusion I did years ago. This guy rocks! You know what else rocks? “John Carpenter’s” Asylum #1; written by the one and only Bruce Jones, with beautiful artwork by Leonardo Manco. Pick this comic up fans, it’s a winner!

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Marvel Comics gives fans a $7.99 reprint comic this week called Captain Universe The Hero Who Could Be You (2013) #1. Captain Universe? Really? Okay cool…. we’re in! The comic covers at least seven different comics that the Cap has appeared in. You probably could get all seven issues out of some 50 cent long box, but who would want to go through that trouble right? So what’s the next best thing? What does this comic NOT cover? How about Captain Uni’s first appearance? Well lucky you have us right? Look for Micronauts #8 (1979). This once very hot series was at the forefront of many collectors’ pull list. With creator names like Michael Golden, Bob McLeod, and Bill Mantlo attached, it’s easy to know why now. Here’s the scoop with this comic, the Micronauts #8 issue. The CGC censes only has 33of these bad boys graded. That’s not a bad number right? Well with good, some bad sorry. Out of the 33 graded, 15 sit on the 9.8 scale. That’s a bit top heavy for only 33 books you may say. A couple of things to point out though, what if there are not that many 9.8’s left sitting out there? With the Marvel cosmic movies about to take center stage in the third phase (Yes the third phase will include the cosmic universe folks, you do know that right?) Who is to say that Captain Universe won’t be a part of it?? I personally will be adding this comic to my collection, because for a mere $9 book, it could pay large dividends down the line. Micronauts #8 is a comic you buy now and hold on to it for a while. Don’t expect anything big, until maybe Marvel announces Captain Universe will be a player on the big screen. And if none of this ever come to fruition, well then you have a nice first appearance to add to your collection from the creator’s mentioned earlier for only $9.

Staying on topic with legendary names like Golden, Mantlo, McLeod, Jones, and Carpenter, we also get Clive Barker into the mix this week. Check out New Genesis (2013 Boom) #1 and witness the new original series from Clive Barker that has nothing to do with Hellraiser. There is a limited signed edition (variant) and painted cover by Mr. Barker himself. See if you can get your hands on that. It’s a rare thing to get a signed comic from one of the masters of horror like Clive.

Marvel Comics offers up the first ALL woman X-Men team book in X-Men (2013) 3rd Series #1. An all-female team in an X-“MEN” #1 comic, hmmm………female postal workers are called mail persons, not mailmen right? Just saying.

HELLRAISER PRELUDE TO THE FIRST ISSUE PDF – “At the Tolling of a Bell”

Written by Clive Barker with Christopher Monfette
Art by Leonardo Manco
Colors by Juan Manuel Tumbrú
Lettering by Johnny Lowe
Cover by Tim Bradstreet
Edited by Ian Brill
Published by BOOM! Studios
Suggested for Mature Readers

WELCOME TO THE HELLRAISER COMIC SERIES! Not a preview. Not an excerpt. What you are reading is an all new, all original eight-page prelude to Clive Barker’s new ongoing HELLRAISER series. Only a taste of things to come! March 23rd sees the debut first issue of the monthly ongoing HELLRAISER comic series, written by master of horror Clive Barker! Haven’t been a regular comics reader for a while? New to the world of comics? Not a problem. BOOM! Studios makes it easy for you to get on board with this series and follow Clive Barker’s evolution of Pinhead with this self-contained prelude story that you can download, read, and share! Then make sure you get the first issue at your local comic shop!

We hope that you will join Clive Barker as he returns to his signature creation for a new saga of…HELLRAISER! HELL HAS COME HOME!

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO SEE THE HELLRAISER PRELUDE (allow a few seconds for viewing)